Building on its already extensive library, streaming giant Netflix is adding even more exciting TV shows and films to its platform in this year (which is just as well, seeing as we’ve all being having to stay at home more thanks to the global coronavirus pandemic…).
From the return of popular dramas Dark and The Umbrella Academy to movies like The Old Guard and Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga, plus brand-new series such as The Woods and Katherine Longford in Cursed, here’s our guide to everything big expected from Netflix in 2020…
8th July
Stateless Six-part drama in which Cate Blanchett returns to her native Australia to tackle the country’s difficult immigration track record
Stateless stars Yvonne Strahovski, Jai Courtney, Asher Keddie, Fayssal Bazzi, Dominic West, and Cate Blanchett. The six-episode limited series premieres July 8 pic.twitter.com/MLBI7TDx8U
— See What's Next (@seewhatsnext) May 27, 2020
10th July
The Old Guard (pictured) Comic-book adaptation from Gina Prince-Blythewood that follows a captain leading a small group of soldiers working as mercenaries through the ages. Charlize Theron stars
17th July
Cursed Based on the forthcoming illustrated novel of the same name by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler, this new take on the Arthurian legend follows teen heroine Nimue (Katherine Langford)
26th July
Good Girls season 3 The comedy drama about three moms-turned-criminals is set to return for a third run
31st July
The Umbrella Academy season 2 The dysfunctional family of superheroes will return after an explosive first season cliffhanger
21st August
Lucifer season 5, part 1 Tom Ellis returns in the devillishly good drama, which is set to include a musical episode and a guest appearance from Debbie Gibson
September (exact date TBC)
Enola Holmes New Sherlock Holmes film from Fleabag director Harry Bradbeer, featuring Millie Bobbie Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, and Helena Bonham Carter
Also expected to arrive on Netflix in 2020…
The Boys in the Band Following a successful Broadway revival in 2018, the 1968 play is adapted for screen with many of its stage cast reprising their roles – including The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons
Bridgerton The drama will portray the romance novels of Julia Quinn, which revolve around a well-to-do family in Regency-era London
Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 7 NYPD’s 99th police department will return once again to as solve crime, catch bad guys and get up to all sorts of antics in their free time
David Attenborough: a Life on Our Planet The celebrated naturalist reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen (scheduled spring release delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak)
The Devil All the Time A psychological thriller set in 1960s Ohio, the latest film from Antonio Campos follows a collection of disturbed people coming to terms with the damages of The Second World War. The impressive ensemble cast boasts Riley Keogh, Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland among its stars
The Dig An impressive cast – including Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan and Lily James – star in this drama about a widow who finds hidden riches on her property
Disenchantment Part 3 Matt Groening’s medieval adventure story will return for a third run
Enola Holmes New Sherlock Holmes film from Fleabag director Harry Bradbeer, featuring Millie Bobbie Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, and Helena Bonham Carter
The End of the F***ing World season 2 Having already aired on Channel 4 to critical acclaim, the dark comedy-drama will soon land on Netflix
The Haunting of Bly Manor An all-new story from the creators of Hill House, the show will focus on an entirely new family – and haunting
Jingle Jangle A Christmas musical about a toymaker and his granddaughter who construct a magical invention with potentially life-changing consequences
Over the Moon Animated musical sci-fi adventure for kids, due to arrive in the autumn
The Prom Glee and American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy makes his first feature film for Netflix, based on the popular Broadway musical of the same name
Rebecca High Rise director Ben Wheatley provides his take on the classic Daphne du Maurier thriller, with a cast including Lily James and Armie Hammer
Welcome to Sudden Death A remake of the 1995 Jean-Claude Van Damme terrorist thriller with Michael Jai White in the lead role
Wonderland New mystery film from Peter Berg (Deepwater Horizon, Lone Survivor) based on a novel by Ace Atkins. Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke and Alan Arkin star
Below: 2020’s Netflix significant releases so far
January
1st January
Messiah New thriller about a man who builds a huge fanbase of people who believe he is a divine messiah figure, but in the process becomes a threat to international security. Watch on Netflix
Spinning Out Kaya Scodelario (Effie from Skins) and January Jones star in this new Netflix ice skating drama. Watch on Netflix
3rd January
Anne with an E: season 3 The third and final season of this latest adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel: Anne of Green Gables. Watch on Netflix
8th January
Cheer Documentary series from the makers of Last Chance U, following the Navarro College cheerleaders as they prepare for the National Championships. Watch on Netflix
10th January
AJ and the Queen New series starring RuPaul as a drag queen who teams up with a tough 11-year-old girl to recoup the savings that were stolen from her. Watch on Netflix
15th January
Grace and Frankie: season 6 Long-running comedy series starring Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, following two women who are forced to live together after their husbands fall in love with each other. Watch on Netflix
17th January
Ares Psychological horror series hailing from The Netherlands, where two friends are seduced by wealth and power only to find themselves trapped somewhere demonic. Watch on Netflix
A Fall from Grace Thriller written and directed by Tyler Perry, in which a woman finds herself in trouble after a new romantic partner proves dangerous. Watch on Netflix
Sex Education: season 2 The critically acclaimed comedy-drama returns to continue the story of Otis, a teenager who sets up a sex clinic at his school, as well as his classmates Maeve, Ola, Adam and Eric. Watch on Netflix
24th January
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: part 3 The supernatural series following a teenage witch returns, as Sabrina prepares to enter hell in order to save her boyfriend Nick. Watch on Netflix
????gimme an H! gimme an E! gimme an L! gimme another L!???? what's that spell? ???? pic.twitter.com/GMqCtbGpm9
— Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (@sabrinanetflix) January 8, 2020
The Ranch: season 4 (part 8) The final outing of the Colorado ranch sitcom, starring Ashton Kutcher, Sam Elliott, Debra Winger and Elisha Cuthbert. Watch on Netflix
29th January
Next in Fashion Queer Eye’s Tan France teams up with Alexa Chung to host a competition to discover the next big name in fashion. Watch on Netflix
Night on Earth A brand-new natural history series focusing on the wonders of the nocturnal world, filmed with ground-breaking technology. Watch on Netflix
30th January
The Stranger Eight-part psychological thriller starring The Hobbit’s Richard Armitage, based on Harlan Coben’s novel. Watch on Netflix
31st January
Bojack Horseman: season 6 – part 2 This adult animated series starring Will Arnett as an alcoholic horse/movie star is coming to a close. If previous episodes are anything to go by, expect a moving finale. Watch on Netflix
Miss Americana: Taylor Swift Documentary about the US pop sensation. Watch on Netflix
Uncut Gems Adam Sandler plays a jeweller with a gambling addiction in this crime thriller, which comes from directing duo The Safdie Brothers (Good Time). Watch on Netflix
7th February
Horse Girl Co-written by and starring GLOW’s Alison Brie, Horse Girl follows a socially awkward arts and crafts store employee unable to distinguish the logic of her dreams from reality. Watch on Netflix
Locke & Key This new series is based on the critically acclaimed graphic novels by Joe Hill (the son of Stephen King), taking place in a mysterious house where unlocking doors grants magical abilities. Watch on Netflix
12th February
To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You Sequel to the immensely popular 2018 teen romcom starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. Watch on Netflix
13th February
Narcos: Mexico: season 2 The drug-fuelled drama following real-life narco Felix Gallardo returns to screens once more. Watch on Netflix
Catch him if you can. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 premieres February 13 on @netflix. pic.twitter.com/OpScR1Et9h
— Narcos (@NarcosNetflix) December 17, 2019
20th February
Spectros Set in the Liberdade neighbourhood of São Paulo, this series follows a group of teenagers as they face off against an evil force bringing vengeful spirits back from the dead. Watch on Netflix
21st February
Gentefied season 1 Three Latin cousins navigate their differences as they work to keep their grandfather’s taco shop afloat. Watch on Netflix
24th February
Better Call Saul season five The first episode of the penultimate season of the Breaking Bad spin-off starring Bob Odenkirk. Subsequent episodes released weekly. Watch on Netflix
26th February
I Am Not Okay with This season one A teen navigates the complexities of high school, family and her sexuality while dealing with new superpowers. Watch on Netflix
27th February
Altered Carbon season two Long-awaited second run for the cyberpunk series based on the 2002 novel of the same title. Watch on Netflix
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution The 22nd instalment in the Pokémon film series and a CGI remake of the first film. Watch on Netflix
28th February
All the Bright Places Two teens struggling with emotional scars change each other’s lives in this film based on the best-selling novel. Watch on Netflix
5th March
Castlevania season 3 Inspired by the classic video games, a vampire hunter fights to save a besieged city from an army of otherworldly beasts controlled by Dracula himself. Watch on Netflix
6th March
Paradise PD season 2 An eager young rookie joins the ragtag small-town police force led by his dad as they bumble, squabble and snort their way through a big drug case. Watch on Netflix
Season 2 takes your dong dumplings to the disco on March 6, only on @Netflix. pic.twitter.com/ohQnYHesdf
— Paradise PD (@ParadisePD) February 7, 2020
The Protector season 3 Discovering his ties to a secret ancient order, a young man living in modern Istanbul embarks on a quest to save the city from an immortal enemy. Watch on Netflix
Spenser Confidential Mark Wahlberg stars in a Netflix Original film from his frequent collaborator Peter Berg, about a former police detective who returns to Boston’s criminal underworld. Watch on Netflix
11th March
On My Block season 3 Drama series about a group of teens going through high school in an inner-city Los Angeles neighbourhood. Watch on Netflix
13th March
Elite season 3 Return of the Spanish drama series about a clash between working-class students and their wealthy peers, where the bodies keep piling up. Watch on Netflix
Kingdom season 2 In this South Korean series, when strange rumours about their ill king grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land. Watch on Netflix
17th March
Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom Our woolly friend stars in a new series from Aardman Animations. Watch on Netflix
We're excited to share that @shaunthesheep will return with a brand new series on @netflixfamily next month! Read more about Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom here: https://t.co/rZyQGCZ6v3#Aardman #ShauntheSheep #Netflix pic.twitter.com/RMsxuBXQju
— Aardman Animations (@aardman) February 19, 2020
19th March
Altered Carbon: Resleeved Anime film from Cowboy Bebop creator Dai Sato, which is a spin-off from the popular live-action cyberpunk series. Watch on Netflix
20th March
The English Game Any idea of how football actually started? You will do after watching this sport-centred drama, penned by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. Watch on Netflix
The English Game – written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes – charts the origins of football and how those involved reached across the class divide to establish the game as the world's most popular sport. Coming 20 March. pic.twitter.com/jb4fAP9MQ5
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) February 27, 2020
The Letter for the King Based on the bestselling Dutch novel of the name by Tonke Dragt, Netflix’s latest fantasy adaptation is a coming-of-age story with a mystical twist unfolding in a medieval kingdom. Watch on Netflix
Like epic fantasy? Agree that the world should not be plunged into darkness? US TOO. Letter For The King arrives 20 March. pic.twitter.com/AJ5z21q31b
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) February 12, 2020
27th March
Ozark season 3 Jason Bateman’s dark turn as financial-planner-turned-drugs-lord Marty Byrde returns in a highly anticipated third season. Watch on Netflix
Ozark season 3 is coming on 27 March. That's in *does maths* 79 days. pic.twitter.com/8ghrSASwbT
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) January 8, 2020
1st April
Sunderland ‘Til I Die season 2 Focusing on Sunderland’s rebuilding efforts in the third tier of English football. Watch on Netflix
3rd April
Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) season 4 The hugely popular Spanish crime drama is back. Watch on Netflix
Ok, we guess we’ll just be incredibly stressed from now until 3 April after seeing this trailer for Money Heist pt4 pic.twitter.com/EW8YVdLRhc
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 5, 2020
22nd April
Peaky Blinders season 5 After its airing on BBC One last year, the hit crime drama arrives on Netflix, with the world thrown into turmoil by the financial crash of 1929. Watch on Netflix
The Willoughbys Animated feature based on Lois Lowery’s children book of the same name. Ricky Gervais and Maya Rudolph are amongst those lending their voices to the film. Watch on Netflix
24th April
After Life season 2 The second run of Ricky Gervais’s dark and heartwarming comedy. Watch on Netflix
After Life returns on 24 April. Yes, the dog will be back! @rickygervais, too. But the dog!! pic.twitter.com/75wIb96KSr
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) February 13, 2020
Extraction Original action thriller film written by Joe Russo and starring Chris Hemsworth. Watch on Netflix
What you need to know about EXTRACTION: It stars Chris Hemsworth.
Oh you need more? OK, fine.
-Hemsworth plays Tyler Rake, a black market mercenary.
-It's the feature directing debut of ATOMIC BLONDE stunt coordinator Sam Hargrave.
-It arrives on Netflix 4/24 pic.twitter.com/Jy8ivGhd90
— NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) February 18, 2020
1st May
Hollywood New limited series from Ryan Murphy following a group of aspiring actors trying to make it big in Los Angeles after the Second World War. Watch on Netflix
Darren Criss, David Corenswet, Samara Weaving, Jeremy Pope, Laura Harrier, Patti Lupone, Dylan Mcdermott, Jim Parsons, Jake Picking & Holland Taylor star in Hollywood — a provocative and incisive limited series from Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan set in post-World War II Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/SXSiYSrzIn
— Netflix (@netflix) February 20, 2020
Medici: the Magnificent Third and final series of the Renaissance-set drama, starring Daniel Sharman and Bodyguard’s Richard Madden. Watch on Netflix
8th May
Dead to Me season 2 Season one of the black comedy starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini ended on a major cliffhanger. Watch on Netflix
The Eddy The latest project from the director of Whiplash and La La Land Damien Chazelle is another much-anticipated musical drama. Watch on Netflix
André Holland, Joanna Kulig, Amandla Stenberg, Leila Bekhti, and Tahar Rahim star in The Eddy — a limited series set in Paris, featuring new music from Glen Ballard, and directed by Damien Chazelle.
Premieres May 8 pic.twitter.com/resR6GMxan
— See What's Next (@seewhatsnext) April 14, 2020
12th May
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive special Choose-your-own-adventure episode of the popular Netflix comedy – and Daniel Radcliffe makes a guest appearance. Watch on Netflix
We're going on an (interactive) adventure! See ya May 12th! pic.twitter.com/6Nx8SxaoNZ
— Kimmy Schmidt (@KimmySchmidt) April 27, 2020
14th May
Schitt’s Creek season 6 Check in to the Rosebud Motel for the final time as Johnny and Moira Rose, plus their two grown-up children David and Alexis, end this popular Canadian comedy. Watch on Netflix
15th May
White Lines New drama by Alex Pina, creator of La Casa De Papel. A woman returns to Ibiza to investigate her famous Manchester DJ brother’s death. Watch on Netflix
18th May
The Big Flower Fight The latest talent show to hit our screens is a florist face-off hosted by comedians Vic Reeves and Natasia Demetriou. Watch on Netflix
22nd May
Control Z season 1 New Mexican teen drama about a hacker who begins releasing students’ most intimate secrets to the whole school. Watch on Netflix
23rd May
Dynasty season 3 Third run for the glossy remake of the classic 80s US drama. Watch on Netflix
25th May
Snowpiercer Drama series based on the Bong Joon-ho film of the same name – both inspired by the 1982 French graphic novel Le Transperceneige. Watch on Netflix
29th May
Space Force A comedy created by The Office US favourites Greg Daniels and Steve Carell, Space Force will follow a group of people tasked to establish the sixth branch of the US armed services. Lisa Kudrow and John Malkovich also star. Watch on Netflix
Steve Carell and The Office US creator Greg Daniels have teamed up again for Space Force (which also stars Lisa Kudrow, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz and Diana Silvers, in case you needed any more reason to be excited). Landing 29 May. pic.twitter.com/XMnOuhzGBo
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) April 8, 2020
2nd June
Fuller House season 5b The very last run of episodes for the American sitcom. Watch on Netflix
5th June
Queer Eye season 5 After venturing to Japan, the fab five are back for a full series set in Philadelphia. Watch on Netflix
This Gayflower couldn’t hit land soon enough! ⚓️ Who’s ready for the season of brotherly love?!?! Grab your oars and an absorbent box of tissues because Queer Eye Season 5 is arriving in Philly, June 5th! #QE5 ✨????????
P.S. With 10 EPISODES, this is our BIGGEST season yet ???????? pic.twitter.com/sxls6HQDmM
— Queer Eye (@QueerEye) May 14, 2020
13 Reasons Why The fourth – and final – season of the teen drama series sees Liberty High School’s Senior Class prepare for graduation while trying to bury a dangerous secret. Watch on Netflix
12th June
Da 5 Bloods New film from Spike Lee that tells the story of four African American vets who return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen Squad Leader. Watch on Netflix
The Woods Following hot on the heels of The Stranger, this Polish original series adapts another of Harlan Coben’s novels, this time exploring the unsolved disappearance of a young woman 25 years ago. Watch on Netflix
19th June
The Politician season 2 Second run of the comedy drama from Ryan Murphy about a high school student who has known since he was seven years old that he is going to be the US president. Watch on Netflix
The Sinner season 3 More from the dark anthology series that sees a police detective take on a different disturbing case in each season. Watch on Netflix
26th June
Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams star in this comedy that pokes fun at the popular singing competition, as two Icelandic singers are given the chance to represent their country. Watch on Netflix
Introducing Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams (aka Fire Saga) performing Volcano Man from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Yep. Coming 26 June. pic.twitter.com/TTSsIhSkrd
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) May 16, 2020
27th June
Dark season 3 Time is counting down to the start of the third and last cycle of the mind-boggling German-language series
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